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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Moore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Conlaoch Cuchulainn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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205 lbs
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220 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Good wrestler
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Mike Moore!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 1, fighting out of London, Conlaoch Cuchulainn!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, James Glass and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moore has his takedown stuffed
and Cuchulainn counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Cuchulainn.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Cuchulainn working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Cuchulainn trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cuchulainn controls from within his opponent's guard.
Cuchulainn slips nicely into half guard.
Moore avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Cuchulainn.
Cuchulainn controlling the action here.
Moore is trying to stand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cuchulainn tries to pass to full mount but Moore defends it.
Cuchulainn looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Cuchulainn not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cuchulainn missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Cuchulainn is looking to advance position but Moore won't allow it.
Cuchulainn missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Cuchulainn missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Moore is not content to let Cuchulainn control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cuchulainn content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Moore has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Cuchulainn is working away from the top position though.
Cuchulainn wants to pass to mount but Moore is defending the position.
Cuchulainn content to control rather than advance.
Conlaoch Cuchulainn has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Cuchulainn leaves Moore with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moore gets caught napping as Cuchulainn dives in and scores a takedown. Moore manages to retain guard.
Cuchulainn is stalling in the full guard.
Cuchulainn trying to control but Moore is working from the bottom.
Cuchulainn working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Cuchulainn looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cuchulainn trying to control but Moore is working from the bottom.
Conlaoch Cuchulainn has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Cuchulainn closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Cuchulainn lands in his opponent's guard.
Cuchulainn decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Moore, up you get!
Moore is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Moore tries for a takedown but Cuchulainn circles away easily
and Cuchulainn counters with a nice double leg into side control. Moore won't be happy with that.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Moore. That's going to take a lot out of him.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Moore takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Moore on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Conlaoch Cuchulainn dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Moore gets tackled into the cage by Cuchulainn. Cuchulainn maintains the clinch.
Moore is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Cuchulainn pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Cuchulainn turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Cuchulainn manages to end up in side control.
Cuchulainn throws an elbow but Moore slips to the side and avoids it well.
Cuchulainn trying to control the action but Moore is working from the bottom.
Cuchulainn throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Moore defending against the ground and pound.
Moore trying to remain calm as Cuchulainn controls from the top position.
Conlaoch Cuchulainn has got the better of the ground game so far.
Moore is not content to let Cuchulainn control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Cuchulainn landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Cuchulainn working the ground and pound.
Moore is not content to let Cuchulainn control the position.
Cuchulainn controlling the position from side mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moore takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Moore is not content to let Cuchulainn control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moore gets back to half guard.
Cuchulainn throws a strike but Moore avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cuchulainn with a flurry of punches that miss.
Cuchulainn postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Cuchulainn is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Moore not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cuchulainn with a flurry of punches that miss.
Cuchulainn postures up in Moore's guard and throws a big left but Moore blocks it.
Cuchulainn stays in close to Moore's body and controls the position.
Cuchulainn throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Moore works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Cuchulainn wants to control from the top but Moore keeps moving.
Cuchulainn might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Moore kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Cuchulainn must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Conlaoch Cuchulainn has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Cuchulainn feints and as Moore raises his hands in defense, Cuchulainn changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cuchulainn wants to stand but Moore is controlling his posture from full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Conlaoch Cuchulainn showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Cuchulainn shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Cuchulainn wants to lay and pray for a moment but Moore keeps working.
Moore is looking to control Cuchulainn's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Moore avoid being mounted?
Cuchulainn is trying to control. Moore wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cuchulainn is controlling the pace.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Conlaoch Cuchulainn wasn't active enough on the ground.
Moore tries for a takedown but Cuchulainn circles away easily
and Cuchulainn moves into the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cuchulainn has hold of one of Moore's legs. Moore is fighting the takedown attempt but Cuchulainn gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Moore keeping moving, preventing Cuchulainn from controlling successfully.
Cuchulainn stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Moore swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cuchulainn wants to control from the top but Moore keeps moving.
Conlaoch Cuchulainn is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Conlaoch Cuchulainn has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Moore shoots in looking for a takedown. Cuchulainn tries to sprawl out of it but Moore keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Cuchulainn manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Cuchulainn shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Cuchulainn was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Cuchulainn landing strikes from the mount and Moore is in trouble!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cuchulainn lands a big elbow.
Moore is wriggling around trying to escape.
Cuchulainn controlling from the full mount.
Cuchulainn looking to finish Moore with some ground and pound. This is bad for Moore!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moore is bucking up trying to escape but Cuchulainn cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Moore is rocked!
Cuchulainn looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Moore covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Conlaoch Cuchulainn!
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energy
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hype
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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